Gibraltar 1 pound 2014 - Dracaena draco

New circulating type:



Dracaena draco, the Canary Islands dragon tree or drago, is a subtropical tree-like plant in the genus Dracaena, native to the Canary Islands, Cape Verde, Madeira, and locally in western Morocco, and introduced to the Azores. There are a few around Gibraltar as well, some are very old indeed.



(news and image by Serhiy Dzhyshkariani)
(information taken from the Wikipedia)

Guatemala 1 quetzal 2013 - Thinner and lighter type

The Bank of Guatemala released a 2013 dated coin of 1 quetzal that is much thinner and lighter than previous years:



SPECIFICATIONS
Same material, edge and diameter as before.
Weight: 6.40 g (previously 10.00)
Width: 1.33 (previously 2.02)

(news by Michel Guerin)

LINK: Banco de Guatemala

South Korea 1000 won 2015 - 7th World Water Forum

New commemorative:

'7th World Water Forum, in Daegu-Gyeongbuk'

The World Water Forum is an event focusing on the discussion on perceived issues surrounding water. It is hosted by the World Water Council and takes place every three years.



(image taken from www.worldbcnews.com)

LINK: Bank of Korea

France 2 euro 2015 - 70 years of Peace in Europe

New bimetallic circulating commemorative:

'70 years of Peace in Europe'



SPECIFICATIONS
External ring: CuNi
Center disc: 3 layers, Ni-Brass, Ni, Ni-brass
Diameter: 25.75 mm
Width: 2.20 mm
Weight: 8.50 g
Mintage: 4 million

(news by Pabitra Saha)
(image from eurocoinland.wordpress.com)

Portugal 2,5 euro 2015 - O Fado

New CuNi and silver commemorative:

'UNESCO series - Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity: O Fado'



SPECIFICATIONS
Composition: CuNi
Weight: 10.00 g
Diameter: 28.00 mm
Mintage: 75 000
Artist: Andreia Pereira

A proof silver issue will be minted too (2,500 pieces).

LINK: Portugal Mint

Turkey 1 lira 2015 - Angora cat and Angora goat

Two new fauna bimetallics by the Turkish Mint:

'Angora Cat and Angora Goat'

The Turkish Angora is a breed of domestic cat. They are one of the ancient, natural breeds of cat, having originated in central Turkey, in the Ankara region. The breed is also sometimes referred to as simply the Angora or Ankara cat.



The Angora goat is a breed of domestic goat that is named for Ankara, historically known as Angora. Angora goats produce the lustrous fibre known as mohair.



(news by Taigawirbel, Pabitra Saha and Gijs Vlothuizen)
(scans by Gijs Vlothuizen)
(information taken from Wikipedia)

Pakistan 20 rupees 2015 - Year of Friendly Exchange

New circulating commemorative:

'Pakistan-China Year of Friendly Exchange 2015'



(information and image by Pabitra Saha)